Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Haris Rauf given demerit points for ICC Code of Conduct breaches

Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Haris Rauf Given Demerit Points for ICC Code of Conduct Breaches

Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf, and Jasprit Bumrah were among several players penalized for breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the 2025 Asia Cup, according to statements from cricket’s top governing body. The disciplinary hearings were overseen by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees following incidents that occurred in matches between India and Pakistan on September 14, 21, and 28.

Disciplinary Outcomes

September 14, 2025 – India vs. Pakistan: Suryakumar Yadav was found guilty of violating Article 2.21 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which concerns behavior bringing the game into disrepute. He was fined 30% of his match fee and given two demerit points.
Sahibzada Farhan was found guilty of the same offense, receiving an official warning and one demerit point.
Haris Rauf was also found guilty under Article 2.21, fined 30% of his match fee, and assessed two demerit points. His cumulative total of four demerit points within 24 months triggered two suspension points under ICC regulations.

Additional Findings

Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were among those reviewed in related hearings. Arshdeep Singh was cleared of any misconduct under Article 2 provisions following the September 21 match.

“Haris Rauf’s total of four demerit points within 24 months resulted in two suspension points under the ICC’s disciplinary framework.”

Summary

The ICC confirmed multiple disciplinary actions during the 2025 Asia Cup, with fines and demerit points issued for conduct deemed detrimental to the spirit of cricket.

Author’s summary: ICC penalized key players from India and Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup for on-field misconduct, issuing fines, warnings, and suspension points under its code of conduct.

Sportstar — 2025-11-05